Yixing Bamboo Sea | 7km traverse, summiting the highest peak in southern Jiangsu, 1 day

Day 1 Nanjing → Lingxia → Huangtading → Yixing Bamboo Sea → Nanjing

07:45

From 7:45 to 8:00, we will gather and sign in at Exit 1 of Andemen Station, Line 1 of Nanjing Metro, when we see the yellow China-TravelNote flag.

08:00

We set off on time. On the bus, the tour leader will arrange for everyone to introduce themselves, play interactive games, and have fun laughing along the way!

10:00

We pass through the city of Yixing and arrive at Lingxia Village at the foot of Huangta Peak. We will hike up along the ancient bamboo forest path, starting from the beginning and heading all the way to the top of Huangta Peak, the highest peak in southern Jiangsu
. On the way, we will find a suitable area to arrange lunch, share the food we brought, and replenish our energy.

13:00

We will descend along the ridgeline and cross into the Yixing Bamboo Sea Scenic Area. Those with the energy can even climb to the summit of the highest peak in southern Jiangsu. At an appropriate time, we will follow the scenic trail through the source of Taihu Lake. The water is clear and cool, flowing all the way through the scenic area!

3:30 PM

We walked out the door and got in the car.

5:30 PM

We will return to our starting point in Nanjing. Everyone is reluctant to leave and kisses goodbye with tears in their eyes!

Driving time: about 2 hours

Hiking: The hiking distance is about 8 kilometers, mainly dirt roads and steps, with an elevation gain of about 470 meters.

Notes: 1. The first half of the hike consists of stone steps and a dirt path through a bamboo forest. The second half, which leads to the Yixing Bamboo Sea Scenic Area, is a brick and stone trail followed by an asphalt surface. No supplies are available for the first half of the hike, so please bring plenty of drinking water and dry food.
2. After the afternoon hike to the top of the Yellow Pagoda, you will cross the scenic area. If you encounter ticket inspections, you will need to pay the 80 yuan per person entrance fee. This has not happened yet, so please be aware of this when registering.
3. The tour leader may adjust the route based on the specific circumstances of the day's activities. Please cooperate.
4. A "Travel Notice" text message will be sent one day before the activity. Please pay for the link in the text message. Click the link and long-press the group code in the upper left corner to join the group in advance.

Huangtading is the highest peak in Yixing, Jiangsu Province, and also the highest peak in southern Jiangsu. It is 611.5 meters above sea level and belongs to the Tianmu Mountain Range. Located in Lingxia Village, Zhangzhu Town, Yixing City, Jiangsu Province, it is commonly known as Test Mountain, Grape Ridge, and Ming Ridge.

Yixing Bamboo Sea, a region rich in bamboo, has been known as the "Sea of ​​Bamboo" since ancient times. Stretching over 800 miles across Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui provinces, the bamboo sea forms a vast emerald ocean. The Yixing Bamboo Sea Scenic Area lies at the heart of this sea of ​​bamboo, where thousands of acres of emerald bamboo undulate with the mountainside, resembling rolling waves.